The OCR Underground Show

The OCR Underground Show Episode 115 Show Notes   When it comes to endurance, OCR, and hybrid race training, one of the most common questions athletes ask is: Should I focus more on training volume or training intensity? In this episode, I break down a major research review examining how different types of training—low-intensity endurance work, high-intensity intervals, and sprint training—affect...

It's been awhile, but back with another episode of the OCR Underground Show to help you train smarter for your next OCR or Hybrid Race.  I've taken time off to work on my new website that is hosting all of my coaching programs.  It has taken a while but I am ready to release my new training resource Fuel and Fire. This is a membership site that is home to incredible programs that will help you on...

Back with another episode to help you train smarter for your next obstacle course race.  Learn how to train better to increase performance without damaging your body in the process. In this episode I talk all about core training.  Everyone knows that you need a strong core.  But what does that really mean?  There is much confusion about the core because it has so many different functions. I share...

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show.  Your top resource for obstacle course and hybrid training events.  The goal of the show is to help you dominate your next event without destroying your body in the process.  In this episode I share really interesting research on probiotics.  Over the years the importance of gut health has become a huge topic.  An unhealthy microbiome has been linked to many he...

Welcome to another edition of the OCR Underground Show.  Your best training resource for Obstacle Course Racing.  I am getting ready to head up to San Luis Obispo this weekend for the Spartan Beast.  In fact I am teaching the OS course on Friday 11/1.  If you are in the area and want to come play on the obstacles click here to register. In this episode I share some information on creatine.  Creati...

Welcome to another episode of the OCR Underground Show.  This podcast is designed to help you train for your next OCR or hybrid race without destroying your body in the process.  After taking the summer off, I am back with some more great tips for you. I finally got back into racing and did the Spartan Sprint in Temecula (Pala) last month.  Now I am getting ready for the DEKA Strong and Mile comin...

Welcome to another episode of the OCR Underground Show.  Each episode is packed with training and nutrition tips to help you train for your next obstacle course race without destroying your body in the process.   I am super excited to announce the release of my latest project.  This one has been in the works for over a year and I am finally ready to share it.  On top of being a coach and business...

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show. Your best resource for all things to help you train better for your next obstacle course race.  Each episode I cover training strategies plus chat with other experts to get other insight into smarter ocr training.   In this episode I share more information about my latest project the Certified OCR Specialist certification coming out soon.  To get on the waitlis...

The OCR Underground Show Episode 107 Show Notes   Welcome to the OCR Underground Show.  Your best resource for all things OCR and Hybrid training.  Each week I dive into different topics to help you train smarter for your next OCR.  The New Year is here and what better way to start than some insight on how to set goals and a few specific things you can work on this year.  Don't get caught assuming...

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show.  Your best resource for smarter obstacle course race training tips.  Each episode I share insight into improving your training, interview other experts, and dive into the latest research to help guide you along the way. In this episode I share my experience at the So Cal Rugged Maniac race.  I had a blast getting back into a race and enjoying some time with cli...

The OCR Underground Show is here to help you train smarter for your next OCR or Hybrid event.  In this episode I share a recent interview I had with two of the best Aaron Nowlin and Glen Racz are among the best in OCR.  Recently they have been tearing up the courses in hybrid events such as DEKA. I have had the privilege to watch them compete many times in the DEKA MILE and DEKA STRONG.  At our la...

Welcome back to another great episode of the OCR Underground Show.  A podcast created to help you train and crush your next obstacle course race.   Interested in racing the next DEKA STRONG or DEKA MILE with me?  My gym San Diego Premier Training is hosting a combo event on 9/23 and 9/24.  We will be having open, team, and kids heats on both days.  We would love to see you out there.  Check out in...

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show.  You best resource for training tips and strategies to help you train for your next OCR.   You may have heard already but DEKA will be holding a DEKA STRONG event at the IDEA World Fitness & Nutrition Conference at the LA Convention Center 7/14-7/15.   I will be volunteering at the event as a judge and would love to see you there.  Swing by the DEKA booth at th...

The OCR Underground Show is the best podcast for training tips to help you with your next obstacle course race.   In this episode, I share my thoughts on the Big Bear race setup after teaching the Spartan OS course.  I also talk about a research study that looked at the benefit of performing high-rep strength training on endurance performance.  Or lack thereof....  And I get into my thoughts on tr...

If you are looking for a podcast loaded with tips to help you dominate you next race, you have come to the right place.  Each episode I dive into relevant research to help mold you into a better endurance athlete, share training strategies I use with my clients, and interview other coaches and athletes in the OCR world. In todays episode I share research that compared different high intensity trai...

I can't believe I have put out 100 episodes.  I truly hope that you have enjoyed listening as much as I enjoy creating them.  Hopefully over these 100 shows you have found a few helpful tips to help you train for your next obstacle course race.  As always I have a great one lined up for you today. It has been a whirlwind week spending spring break in Hawaii and then hopping on a flight to Houston...

The OCR Underground Show is your best resources for training tips on obstacle course racing.  Each episode is full of practical strategies to help you crush your next race.   Thanks to my newest sponsor of the show Fit Track.  Check out the Fit Track Dara scale at www.getfittrack.com .  Get 17 health metrics every time you step on the scale to help you monitor your progress.  Use code OCRUNDERGROU...

Welcome to the OCR Underground Show.  Your best resource to training tips to crush your next obstacle course race.  As always this episode is packed with strategies for smarter ocr training.   In this episode, I recap my first Spartan Race of the year in San Bernadino, CA.  It was a fun race and excited to get back into it.  My research review discuss different strategies for improving your pull u...

The OCR Underground Show is a podcast built to help you crush your next obstacle course race.  Each episode is jammed packed with tips, strategies, and interview to help you train smarter.   In Episode 97 I share my experience at the latest Epic Series event and how I did in the Average Joe & Jane category.  In my research review I talk all about VO2 max.  Learn what VO2 max is and why it is so im...

The OCR Underground Show is the best resource for OCR specific training programs.  In this episode I share two studies on Carbohydrates.  Specifically they are about carbohydrate restriction training.  When I wrote my book Fuel and Fire , my plan was to help readers understand the importance of food and training.  These complement each other when done correctly and can provide powerful improvement...

Back again with more incredible training tips for your next Spartan Race or other OCR.  Excited there are no more burpees in Spartan Competitive heats or upset?  Many have strong opinions on the rule change.  I share some of my thoughts on this current topic.   In my research review I share some really cool info on training to failure.  This study looked at training to failure vs non failure, plus...

The OCR Underground podcast is jammed backed with useful training tips to  help you train for your next obstacle course race.  In this episode I share my experience after hosting our latest Deka Strong and Deka Mile weekend.  It was a crazy weekend with over 80 participants.  I love hosting and participating in these events.  Can't wait for the next one.   In my research review I discuss a study t...

The OCR Underground Podcast provides incredible insight into smarter training so you can crush your next OCR.  This episode is packed with great training tips to improve performance and keep you more resilient.   In this one I discuss the importance of doing your own research.  It is great to study the latest research trends on training and nutrition, but that doesn't mean it will always work for...

After some time off, Coach Mike Deibler is ready to help you get back on track.  Since it has been awhile since the last podcast what better way to get back on track than to give of few tips on how you can get back into training after a break.   This is a shorter episode this time, but we will be back soon with more full length episodes.   Full show notes:   www.ocrunderground.com/episode-92  

Back again with another jammed pack podcast with more OCR Training tips.  It feels like forever since my last race and I am definitely getting the itch after seeing everyone post their pics and medals recently.  Hopefully I will get my chance soon.  But until then I will keep training and getting better every day.   In this episode I share my 3 step process in conquering any obstacle.  There is a...